Personal Safety Device Framework

Description

Suffolk County Council wishes to procure a single vendor framework for Personal Safety Devices. The Framework will be available for use by Suffolk County Council, including any trading organisations wholly owned by the Council; arm's length bodies established by the Council and other public contracting authorities within the UK, including but not limited to: district and borough councils; Mayoral Authorities; Unitary Authorities; County Councils; Police; Fire and Rescue Services;  Ambulance Services, Probation Service; Health Authorities; Voluntary and Community Sector; Higher and Further Educational establishments; Schools; Free schools, Academies and Pupil Referral Units.
The contract is for the provision of a monitored Lone Worker and Personal Safety solution, with devices that allow actuations with appropriate intervention as required, assisting staff in carrying out their duties safely,  and minimising additional risks associated with working alone. Included in this contract is training for all users of these services. Included in this contract is training for all users of these services. 
The aim is to provide maximum flexibility for SCC and any other organisations who may choose to use the Framework, in ensuring the personal safety of its employees. We require a range of devices and solutions that can be used by individuals who have differing risk levels in the delivery of their duties.
We require devices and solutions that are easy to use and have proportionate escalation methods and routes.  Devices and solutions should be provided for a wide range of needs, roles and risk profiles. 
This opportunity is available in the `Current Tenders` area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 16th January 2026 at 12:00 (noon). Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 2nd January 2026 at 5pm which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The total framework value is up to £4,000,000 (excluding VAT).